The two companies will develop deeper integration, expected to be completed by early next year. The upcoming features included a single, sign-on to provides customers with the ability to access Gusto accounts using their Xero credentials.

Xero will also provide cash flow management so that the financial application will be automatically updated each time payroll is run. Customers will also be able to grant access to accountants or other advisors to manage payroll and generate payroll reports within Xero.